Ham Fried Rice

You can also use chicken or shrimp in this flavorful dish or any combination you may have on hand.

Ingredients

3 bacon slices

1 1/2 cups chopped cooked ham

1 red or green bell pepper, chopped

1/2 cup sliced fresh mushrooms

3 green onions, chopped

1 celery rib, chopped

1 large garlic clove, minced

1/2 teaspoon dried crushed red pepper

3 1/2 cups cooked rice*

2 large eggs, lightly beaten

1/4 cup soy sauce

How to Make It

Step 1

Cook bacon slices in a large skillet or wok at medium-high heat until crisp. Remove bacon slices, and drain on paper towels, reserving drippings in skillet. Crumble bacon, and set aside.

Step 2

Add chopped ham to hot drippings in skillet, and stir-fry 3 minutes or until ham is lightly browned. Add bell pepper and next 5 ingredients, and stir-fry 5 minutes. Add rice, and stir-fry 3 minutes or until thoroughly heated.

Step 3

Push rice mixture to sides of skillet, forming a well in center. Pour eggs into well, and cook, stirring occasionally, until eggs are set. Stir rice mixture into eggs; stir in soy sauce and crumbled bacon. Spoon into serving bowls.